Fatal aircraft crash near Shanisu River, Peru

6 fatalities • Peru, Peru • Flight

A four-engine cargo aircraft crashed in a remote mountainous region of Peru during a flight from Lima to Caracas, resulting in no survivors.

What happened

A cargo operation traveling from Lima to Caracas ended in a fatal accident in the Peruvian highlands. The four-engine airplane disappeared while navigating through a heavily forested and mountainous landscape. The wreckage was located in an area near the Shanisu River, situated approximately 400 km north of Lima.

There were no survivors of the impact. The flight involved a total of six crew members, all of whom were killed in the crash. At this time, the specific circumstances surrounding the descent and impact remain undetermined.

Findings

The exact cause of the accident is currently unknown, as the aircraft went down under unknown circumstances in the rugged terrain.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1976-08-27 Canadair CL-44 accident near Peru, Peru?

A four-engine cargo aircraft crashed in a remote mountainous region of Peru during a flight from Lima to Caracas, resulting in no survivors.

Were there any fatalities in the 1976-08-27 Canadair CL-44 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 6 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1976-08-27 involved a Canadair CL-44, registration OB-R-1104, operated by Aeronaves del Peru, at Peru, Peru.

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